Monthly Archives: December 2014

Homemade gifts are the best! This is one works anytime of the year. A pinch or two of this seasoned salt is great in salads, soups, grilled meats and just about on anything. Ingredients: 2 cups kosher salt 25 cloves … Continue reading →

There’s a long and great tradition of gifting food in most cultures. Giving homemade food gifts speaks of love, warmth and joy. I am a United Methodist clergywoman, and in the south there was a tradition of welcoming a new … Continue reading →

As I was growing up in Scotland, I learned to cook by watching my grandmother and her two neighbors. One of these three ladies always won the prizes at the local fair for home-made fudge or shortbread. They guarded their … Continue reading →

The recipe that you’ll see is not a typical holiday cookie but I will admit that it is my all time favorite cookie. When I first started to bake, I treasured my Fanny Farmer Cookbook. It was easy, it was … Continue reading →

This is simply the perfect muffin to serve in fall, or winter, too, for that matter. The nutritional value of sweet potatoes is quite high for antioxidants, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and blood-sugar regulating nutrients. These tubers are versatile, too, and able … Continue reading →